Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.

26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!

Japanese boy(male) nameOuku
Click to speech おうくAdd to First Names FavoritesShare This PageCopy Ouku

  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:おうく
  • Katakanatip:オウク
  • English Syllablestip:ou-ku (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:o-u-ku (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Ouku, Oku, Ōku
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Oukun(おうくん)Click to speech おうくんOkkun(おっくん)Click to speech おっくんOuchan(おうちゃん)Click to speech おうちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Ouku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

Introduction to how Japanese names work

Name Filter

旺功- Ouku -

Click to speech おうくAdd to First Names FavoritesShare旺功 - Ouku -Copy 旺功

means "vigorous, flourishing, radiant."

Name ideas examples

  • Vigorous - Being vigorous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vigorous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Flourishing - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Radiant - Radiance represents inner light shining forth and brilliant presence. May your child radiate light and warmth.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

means "achievement, merit, success."

Name ideas examples

  • Achievement - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Merit - Merit - A praiseworthy quality - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merit throughout life.

  • Success - Success - A favorable outcome - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of success throughout life.

  • Effectiveness - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.

旺玖- Ouku -

Click to speech おうくAdd to First Names FavoritesShare旺玖 - Ouku -Copy 旺玖

means "vigorous, flourishing, radiant."

Name ideas examples

  • Vigorous - Being vigorous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vigorous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Flourishing - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Radiant - Radiance represents inner light shining forth and brilliant presence. May your child radiate light and warmth.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

means "black gem, nine."

  • Black Gem - A beautiful black stone.

  • Nine - Used in documents to prevent alteration of the number nine.

Name ideas examples

  • Black Gem - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.

  • Nine - Nine (九) is the highest single digit, representing completion, longevity, and imperial power. May your child reach the heights of achievement, complete and long-lived like the sacred number nine.

桜玖- Ouku -

Click to speech おうくAdd to First Names FavoritesShare桜玖 - Ouku -Copy 桜玖

means "cherry blossom, cherry tree."

  • Cherry Tree - A deciduous tree famous for spring blooms.

  • Sakura - Cherry Blossom. A deciduous tree of the rose family.

Name ideas examples

  • Cherry Tree - Cherry trees symbolize renewal, beauty, and the celebratory spirit of spring. As a beloved tree in Japanese culture, they represent hope and new beginnings. May your child blossom like the cherry tree, bringing beauty and joy each season of life.

  • Sakura - Sakura (cherry blossoms) embody mono no aware, the poignant beauty of impermanence, reminding us to cherish each moment. May your child embrace life's fleeting beauty like the cherry blossom, living fully and leaving a lasting impression.

means "black gem, nine."

  • Black Gem - A beautiful black stone.

  • Nine - Used in documents to prevent alteration of the number nine.

Name ideas examples

  • Black Gem - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.

  • Nine - Nine (九) is the highest single digit, representing completion, longevity, and imperial power. May your child reach the heights of achievement, complete and long-lived like the sacred number nine.

欧来- Ouku -

Click to speech おうくAdd to First Names FavoritesShare欧来 - Ouku -Copy 欧来

means "to vomit, to beat, to sing."

Name ideas examples

  • Europe - Europe - The European continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of europe throughout life.

  • To Chant - The ability to chant represents purposeful action and contribution. May your child chant with wisdom and good intent.

means "to come, to bring, since."

Name ideas examples

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

  • To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

Explore Names by Tag

Similar Names to Ouku

Names that have the same gender and start with O.

Explore First Names by Meaning

Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!

Share This Page

Share This PageShare

Share on your favorite

Or copy the link

Loading...